Live4Joy.org is the home of Pocono Family Ministries, which hosts the Shehaqua Family Camp in summer, the Fall Festival, the Winter Retreat, and the Spring Gathering.
Other ways to connect to us include the Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and Google+ page.
Read the latest news below, or go to a specific program using the menu on the left.
Survey - Winter Retreat 2011
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 00:33
Hi Winter Retreat Participants,
Hope you had a great time at the 2011 Shehaqua Family Winter Retreat! Please take some time to use the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6CLMG73 to fill out an anonymous survey and reflection. If you participated in the Health Retreat please download this form, fill in the appropriate areas and attach in an email to Gregg Noll at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thank you for your time and investment. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
~The Shehaqua Family Core Leadership Team~
Pennsylvania Youth Ministry Support
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- Published on Monday, 26 December 2011 20:53
Pocono Family Ministries is pleased to announce that we are helping support the Philadelphia Lovin' Life's youth ministries with a $300 / quarter donation.
Winter Retreat Schedule
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- Published on Saturday, 24 December 2011 15:31
Shehaqua Family News - December 2011
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- Published on Sunday, 11 December 2011 18:11
SHEHAQUA FAMILY NEWS
VOL. 1, No. 4, DECEMBER 2011
In our end-of-the-year issue we take a look back on the Shehaqua Family Camp and Fall Festival, and we are looking ahead with updates on the upcoming Winter Retreat and the Video Contest.
Health Retreat at Winter Retreat
Shehaqua 2012 Video Contest Update
Shehaqua 2012 Video Contest
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2011 19:06
We are glad to announce the second Shehaqua Video Contest with exciting cash prizes! Why are we doing another contest? We believe that videos are a great way to spread the word about Shehaqua Family Camp. We will choose the contest winners by popular vote online on our Facebook page, which is a good way to draw many people’s attention to our website and our programs. So please participate in the contest and help us create a big buzz!
2011 - 2012 Winter Retreat
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- Published on Saturday, 05 November 2011 21:10
The 2011 - 2012 Shehaqua Winter Retreat is Dec. 29 to Jan. 1. This year's theme is "Live the Dream." Register now, for the price is only $100 before Dec. 11. Your dreams and more can be found on the information page.

Fall Festival Reflection
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 01:10
by Steven Martinez

The 2011 Shehaqua Family Fall Festival took place the weekend of September 23rd in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. A large storm passed through the North East Friday night, challenging folks as they staggered into camp, wet and cold. However, no weather could deter the happy and joyful spirit sparked by being back on familiar stomping grounds with old and new friends alike.
2011 Shehaqua Fall Festival & Hoedown
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- Published on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 15:40
This is to announce the Shehaqua Fall Festival on September 23rd - 25th. Take a break from school or work, come on Friday night, and have a weekend full of fun and internal refreshment! Here's an outline of the schedule:





